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2025 Virginia Employment Law Updates – Minimum Wage, Non‑Competes & More
2025 Updates to Virginia Employment Law Significant changes take effect in 2025—covering minimum wage, non-compete bans, pay transparency, and more. Whether you’re an employee or employer, staying informed is critical. Here’s how Doummar Law can support your...
Virginia ‘Habitual Drunkard’ Law Explained & Challenged
Virginia’s “Habitual Drunkard” Interdiction Law Virginia’s “Habitual Drunkard” interdiction law has deep historical roots — but parts have been ruled unconstitutional. If you were interdicted under this law, you may still face legal penalties for possessing alcohol....
Tenancy by the Entirety in Virginia – Property Rights & Legal Help
Tenancy by the Entirety in Virginia Protecting property in marriage requires clarity — and in Virginia, few doctrines are more powerful than Tenancy by the Entirety (TBE). If you and your spouse own property jointly, you need to understand what protections exist,...
Virginia Alford Plea Defense – Expert Criminal Lawyers
Alford Plea Defense in Virginia What Is an Alford Plea? The Alford plea is a unique legal option that allows a defendant to plead guilty while maintaining innocence. Based on the 1970 U.S. Supreme Court case North Carolina v. Alford, this type of plea is typically...